Debit and Credit Card Fraud

Card fraud includes the use of stolen and cloned cards to buy things and the use of stolen card details to buy things on the phone and Internet. All Fraud should be reported to Action Fraud. See the links below.

Treat your cards like cash – never let them out of your sight (one in five stolen credit cards are taken from cars) and never, ever pass on PINs or passwords.

Don’t leave cards behind a bar. Someone could copy the details.

Criminals also 'shoulder surf' to get your PIN. This is simply standing close and looking over your shoulder as you enter it. If someone is standing too close ask them to move back or just end the transaction and go elsewhere.

If you find any suspicious activity on your account and you think you are a victim of fraud call your bank immediately and report it to the police online or by phone via Action Fraud (see links below).